My senior cat and me
What is a senior cat? Like us, cats go through different life stages: kitten, young adult, mature adult, senior, and geriatric. A cat is generally considered a senior when they reach the age of 8-9 years old. Evidently, as they...
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My senior dog and me
What is a senior dog? Like us, dogs go through different life stages: puppy, young adult, mature adult, senior, and geriatric. The speed of aging and likelihood of particular health conditions varies among dog breeds. Large breeds (over 22.7kg) tend...
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November : Geriatrics Month
You have decided to adopt him, to love him and to provide him with the best care until the end of his life. But did you know that on average, animals are considered geriatric from the age of 7 years...
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What is a Animal Health Technician?
The role of the veterinary technician, or VT, is to support and assist the veterinarian in their duties. They’re the right arm, the left arm and the eyes of the veterinarian. They are responsible for collecting physiological data, taking samples,...
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How to Transport Your Bird When the Cold Weather Sets In
You have a bird and you're wondering what's the best way to transport it outside during our harsh winters? It's important to remember that birds are sensitive to temperature variations and vulnerable to the cold. Read on to find out...
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Under Pressure
Did you know that Max can suffer from hypertension? The most common causes of high blood pressure in cats are hyperthyroidism and chronic renal failure. Sometimes, there is no specific cause; this is called idiopathic hypertension. Hypertension affects: 2% of...
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How to Successfully Add Another Cat to Your Household
Although it may seem trivial to some, bringing a new cat into the home can actually be more challenging than you'd like! While for many families, cats can live together in harmony, for others, things can be more difficult. That's...
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How to Plan Kitty’s Annual Visit
Pour beaucoup de chats, la visite annuelle chez le vétérinaire est la seule occasion de sortir de la maison pendant l’année! Le chat étant un animal très routinier, cette sortie peut s’avérer très stressante pour lui. Pour permettre une sortie...
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